Kalpen Parekh

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Kalpen Parekh is the President of DSP Investment Managers , responsible for client engagement, distribution, and firm growth at DSP Mutual Fund. He is a regular commentator on Indian capital markets and a frequent presenter at industry events.

Career

Kalpen Parekh joined DSP and has led client engagement and business development as DSP MF has grown into a top-12 Indian AMC. Prior to DSP, he held senior positions across the Indian financial services industry.

Kalpen Parekh

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Kalpen Parekh is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of DSP Investment Managers Private Limited, the entity operating DSP Mutual Fund, one of India’s established mid-tier mutual fund houses with a heritage that traces to the DSP Merrill Lynch partnership. He has held the CEO role since 2019, succeeding Hemendra Kothari’s direct involvement in leadership as the DSP family took full ownership of the AMC following its buyout from BlackRock (which had acquired the former Merrill Lynch AMC stake). Parekh is known for his accessible communication style, his emphasis on investor behaviour and long-term compounding, and his early and sustained engagement with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing themes within the Indian mutual fund industry.

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Kalpen Parekh

Career

Kalpen Parekh